Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2025-2026

Trail of Fears in Jackson TN is the oldest continuous Last Runner Standing trail race where athletes loop a 4.3 mile trail each hour and anyone who misses the bell is out. Finish faster for more rest as laps repeat until one runner remains.

Join the Frosty Fireman in Franklin TN for a challenging 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run supporting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association. Tackle a scenic hilly loop with steep climbs and fast downhills while helping firefighter families.

Tackle a scenic 25K on Raccoon Mountain at the Rabid Raccoon, a counter clockwise trail test featuring ridge and singletrack terrain with a five hour cutoff. Enjoy aid stations, post race food and a campfire style finisher mug.

Tackle rugged single track in Meeman Shelby Forest with 50K or 25K options on January 17, 2026. Enjoy challenging terrain, scenic trails, and aid stations along the way with finisher medals and proceeds supporting trail upkeep.

Explore Maryville College Woods at the Wanderers Trail Race with a chip timed 5k, a youth 5k and a Kids Trail Mile. Tackle rolling hills, streams, rocks and roots in a scenic, family friendly trail challenge.

Join the 15th annual Mike Cooley Overton Park 10K trail race in Memphis on January 31, 2026, for a scenic run through The Links at Overton Park while supporting trail preservation. Fun awards, local sponsors, and a community vibe.

Join the Wesley Woods Trail Race on Feb 7 for scenic, hilly trail runs and a kids gravel mile at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend TN. Multiple distances from a 3 mile loop to a 12 mile challenge, with proceeds supporting camp ministries.

Take on the flat, scenic Eureka Trail at Gone Loco on Feb 8, 2026 with distances from 11 miles to a 55k qualifier. Limited to 150 entries, the race adds an 11 mile ruck division and livestream coverage along a runnable woodland route.

Take on the Nature Park 50K, a scenic one loop trail race through Chattanooga's Enterprise South Nature Park. Enjoy rolling single track, dense woods, abundant wildlife and a memorable run through historic concrete bunkers.

River to Clouds Trail Run in Chattanooga pairs scenic trail races with a lively whiskey festival and live music, creating a finish line party. The event has been postponed to 2027, with big prize purses for the longest races.

McKee Southern 6, a scenic 6K on White Oak Mountain in Collegedale TN, is on Feb 22, 2026. Cash prizes support the Outdoor Adventure Program that brings local kids to campus ropes courses; expect a steep opening mile and rolling finish.

Join Dark Hollow Wallow at Big Ridge State Park on Sunday, February 22, 2026 for trail races from an 11 mile challenge to a 5 mile and a kids mile. Expect steep muddy hills, on course water and a friendly KTC series vibe, so bring your own..

Music City Trail Ultra invites runners to tackle rugged ridgeline trails and gravel jeep roads through a scenic family farm and the Cheatham Wildlife Reserve, with 50K, 25K and 12K distances. Finishers receive on course snacks, a finisher c..

Run scenic single track atop Signal Mountain in a 50K or 10 Miler with views of the Tennessee River Gorge. Enjoy shoe demos, a post race meal and free beer while supporting Signal Mountain Athletics and local rescue teams.

Distances range from 25K to 300 mile on a scenic 33.4 mile loop through Shelby Farms Park, passing lakes, woods and a resident buffalo herd. Live tracking supports the 300 and 200 mile races and pacers and crew are allowed at main aid stati..

Run the scenic, moderately hilly single track at Concord Park in Knoxville on March 21, 2026 with 10K, 20K and a kids trail mile to choose from. Expect a friendly trail vibe, challenging terrain and a fun day outdoors.

Choose a 50K or half marathon through Fall Creek Falls State Park on the restored original course, with scenic overlooks and a suspension bridge. Aid stations, finish line hot food, and nearby lodge rooms make for a memorable trail weekend.

Run or relay at the Cancer Kickers Big Buffalo 50 in Shelby Farms Park Memphis on March 21, 2026, with 50 mile, 50K, 50K relay and 10K distances on the Tour de Wolf Trail. Join this fun fundraiser and help reach the $50,000 goal.

Savage Gulf Marathon features a rugged, technical course through waterfalls, bluff edges and old growth forest. Limited to 200 runners, this scenic yet demanding race benefits Tennessee Park Rangers.

Hit the trails at Chickasaw Trace Park in Columbia TN for the Duck River Trail Run 5K and 15K on March 28, 2026, with scenic river views and well marked courses. Net proceeds benefit Maury County Parks and Chickasaw Trace Park.